Overview of Milly Alcock: Supergirl, Fame & Hating Attention
Amanda Hirsch welcomes Milly Alcock to Not Skinny But Not Fat for a funny, candid conversation that starts with pop-culture chaos and settles into a deeper talk about Milly’s rise, her dislike of attention, and her role as Supergirl in the new DC film. The episode blends celebrity gossip, behind-the-scenes movie talk, and a surprisingly honest discussion about what it feels like to become famous while still wanting to stay private and grounded.
Main Topics Discussed
Amanda’s pop-culture musings
- Amanda opens with her trademark rapid-fire commentary on:
- the social pressure around GLP-1s / weight-loss medication
- Taylor Swift marriage rumors
- Polymarket-style pop-culture betting
- She also shares that she saw an early screening of Supergirl with her son and loved it.
Milly Alcock on playing Supergirl
- Milly talks about playing Kara/Supergirl as a version of the character who is:
- cooler and edgier than expected
- emotionally damaged
- reluctant to be a hero
- She describes the movie as a story about trauma, healing, and two girls learning to help each other.
- A central theme she emphasizes: the movie isn’t about romance or a man — it’s about female connection and self-discovery.
- She says the film is also about being good, not perfect.
Behind the scenes of the role
- Milly shares details about:
- wearing the suit and working in harnesses
- fight scenes and stunt work
- VFX and animatronic/stand-in dogs for Crypto
- learning Kryptonian phonetically
- She says the role was physically demanding, but fun and exciting.
- She also discusses how the costume was carefully designed to reflect Supergirl’s personality, including the trench coat and boots.
Fame, attention, and acting as a form of disappearing
- One of the episode’s strongest threads is Milly’s view of fame:
- she hates attention
- she acts because she wants to disappear into characters
- she does not enjoy the “being on” aspect of press and red carpets
- She says acting is easier than being herself, because a role has a clear shape and structure.
- Amanda and Milly connect over the awkwardness of constant interviews and public visibility.
Milly’s background and path into acting
- Milly grew up in Australia with two younger brothers.
- She describes herself as:
- not great at school
- held back in year two
- eventually dropping out of high school
- She discovered acting early and realized it gave her a rush and sense of purpose.
- She explains how she:
- called agencies herself as a teenager
- attended a performing arts high school
- started building a career through self-tapes and early roles in Australia
- House of the Dragon was her breakout international role.
House of the Dragon and learning on the job
- Milly reflects on being very young when she was cast as young Rhaenyra.
- She admits that being told to work with an acting coach initially bruised her ego, because she had done everything on her own up to that point.
- With time, she came to see it as part of the craft and now values having an acting coach.
- She also talks about the intense fandom around House of the Dragon and how protective she felt of younger actors and the work they did.
Australia, London, and not really wanting to live in L.A.
- Milly says she lives in London and likes it there.
- She explains that moving to the U.S. is complicated because of visas and the practical demands of her career.
- She’s honest that she’s not drawn to Los Angeles and prefers a more low-key life.
Notable Takeaways
- Supergirl is framed as a character-driven, emotionally grounded superhero movie, not just a spectacle.
- Milly’s appeal comes from her mix of:
- star power
- sharp humor
- grounded self-awareness
- refusal to lean into celebrity performance
- She’s most excited by projects that let her disappear into a role rather than perform her public self.
- The conversation highlights how much of her career has been built on instinct, persistence, and a very strong sense of identity.
Fun/Light Moments
- Amanda and Milly joke about Milly’s last name, red carpet awkwardness, and how reporters ask impossible questions.
- Milly shares that her mom once rearranged her room constantly growing up.
- She talks about wanting a burger after press and calls out trendy restaurants and viral hype culture.
- Milly also names some of her dream future projects:
- a play
- an independent/kitchen-sink drama
- more emotionally complex, non-franchise work
Release Mentioned
- Supergirl is discussed as releasing in theaters on June 26.